Chapter 245: The Little Rascals

Xiang Gugu and the others couldn't be persuaded; there was nothing they could do, so they joined forces with the young masters' servants, forming two circles at the base of the tree and closely watching what was happening up in the tree.

If the young masters and misses were to fall, they could serve as human cushions to soften the fall—just don't let this bunch of ancestors get hurt!

Everyone stared intently, each feeling nervous.

The children were quite excited; even the usually quiet Shen Hua Tang could hardly contain herself.

Especially Liu He Meng, who was particularly good at stirring up emotions; after a few tempting words, Shen Hua Tang pressed her lips and followed behind Sui Sui.

She still cared about her dignity, knowing she was in the Wangfu, so she didn't dare go too far, staying as much as possible behind Sui Sui, thinking that even if the little girl fell, she would be there to catch her from behind.

Although the crabapple tree is big, it can't handle so many children.

Feng Xuancang had just climbed up when he was shoved aside and came back down; now he's standing at the base of the tree, on guard just in case.

But when Feng Xuanrui and the others piled onto the tree, it became rather crowded.

Especially Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin, who climbed and climbed until they couldn't move any further!

The two of them were stuck at the front, unmoving; Sui Sui followed closely behind Seventh Brother, and since he didn't move, neither could she.

Liu He Meng and Shen Hua Tang, lined up behind her, also couldn't move.

Each clung to the tree like little tree bears, not daring to move a muscle.

Feng Xuanbin was nearly exhausted, almost stepping back, and ended up sitting directly on Sui Sui's head.

Xiang Gugu watched, her heart leaping into her throat.

The problem was, she didn't dare cry out, frightened that she'd scare the young masters; Feng Xuanbin could hold on no longer and fell straight down!

When he fell, those behind him were likely to be dragged down with him.

Climbing the tree is still too dangerous.

Xiang Gugu thought, from now on I'll take Sui Sui walking around the tree, but I must not let the young miss encounter danger.

The previous incident had already left a considerable shadow in her heart.

Xiang Gugu thought, she couldn't bring harm to the children again and again!

The Princess Consort trusted her; regarding the previous matter, she only mentioned it a few times and didn't say more.

Xiang Gugu felt guilty herself, and in recent days she has been watching Sui Sui very closely.

Xiang Gugu pondered the matter in her heart, her eyes fixed tightly.

Feng Xuanbin also knew that his younger sister was behind him.

So, no, even if he couldn't hold on, he had to grip tighter!

He summoned all his strength, clinging to the tree without letting go, grunting while reminding Feng Xuanrui: 'Sixth Brother, hurry up and climb—I can't hold on any longer!'

While climbing it was fine, but once he stopped, he needed considerable strength to control his body so he wouldn't fall.

Rather than waiting here, it would be better to climb up.

Feng Xuanrui also wanted to climb!

But it's so high up!

Moreover, the branches were forked—some too thin to step on, some too far to reach.

Feng Xuanrui looked left and right, not knowing which way to go.

He was stuck, unmoving, so the others had to wait behind him.

After waiting like that, the children's stamina was completely exhausted.

When Princess Consort of Qi heard the news and rushed over, she saw the children lined up, hanging from the tree.

Feng Xuanbin's voice was trembling with tears: 'Sixth Brother, go ahead and climb!'

Feng Xuanrui's voice was hoarse too: 'I-I-I can't climb!'

Sui Sui didn't speak, just clung honestly to the tree.

The little one looked endearingly clumsy.

If they weren't in the tree, Princess Consort of Qi might have lingered to admire them a bit longer.

But they're in the tree!!!

Good heavens, you little rascals, what are you doing???

Princess Consort of Qi's heart leapt into her throat, yet she didn't dare shout at them loudly, fearing they'd be frightened and loosen their grip.

Princess Consort of Qi softly directed the household servants, soothed the children, and then took them down one by one.

As soon as Sui Sui came down, she spotted her mother consort, her eyes lighting up as she happily flung herself forward: 'Mother Consort!!!'

Princess Consort of Qi had originally wanted to lecture her a few sentences.

Seeing Sui Sui's bright eyes and brows, knowing the little girl was delighted, she couldn't bring herself to say anything that would spoil the mood.

She gently lifted the little girl, lightly pressed her close, and said, 'Come on, let's go eat.'

The lecturing can wait for later.

Prince Qi was currently chatting with Guo Yiniang.

The two of them really weren't all that familiar; Guo Yiniang had been in the Wangfu for over five years.

Compared to the Prince, Guo Yiniang had spent more time with the Princess Consort.

The Princess Consort treated people with kindness, and she did not slight Guo Yiniang.

This made Guo Yiniang feel very much at ease.

She thought, although her background wasn't the best, her fate was not bad.

At least the mistress of the Wangfu doesn't make things difficult; as long as these concubines behave themselves, she won't impose too many restrictions.

Although Lady Ren Ce Fei is somewhat domineering, as long as you don't provoke her, nothing will happen.

Guo Yiniang originally thought that if she could spend her life like this in peace and stability, it would actually be quite good.

At least, with the Wangfu's background, her family's business would be easier to manage.

She never imagined that one day she would also have a child.

This was a surprise in her plain and tedious days.

Concubine Guo felt excited all morning, couldn't sleep, and thought a lot.

As for the Prince coming to see her, she wasn't particularly excited.

After all, she really wasn't acquainted with the Prince!

Moreover, the Prince's attempt to make conversation sounded awkward.

The problem is, they still had to chat like this for a while.

The Prince wanted to put Concubine Guo at ease with a lenient attitude, so she could properly nurture the child.

Concubine Guo also didn't want the Prince to overthink; after all, she was still eating and living in someone else's residence, so she had to behave well.

Moreover, in the future, if the child resides in the residence and gains the Prince's favor, her own life as the birth mother will be easier.

So, regardless of whether they were acquainted or awkward, they had to force themselves to keep talking.

At the end of their conversation, the Prince even bluntly asked her, 'Are you hungry?'

Concubine Guo wasn't stupid either; she knew the Prince had really run out of things to say.

She lightly nodded: 'I'm hungry.'

Prince Qi didn't say he was leaving; he set out a meal in Concubine Guo's room.

They ate another meal together, which looked fairly harmonious.

Since Concubine Guo was pregnant, Prince Qi didn't let him serve; all the meal preparations were done by Sui Si.

Concubine Guo felt a bit embarrassed, and the Prince waved his hand indifferently.

Prince Qi kept thinking of his little darling.

So, after eating, he said a few reassuring words to Concubine Guo and then got up to leave.

His departure made Concubine Guo feel that the sky was bluer, the water clearer, and her heart at peace.

Perhaps it was because their time together was too short, plus the difference in their statuses.

When facing the Prince, Concubine Guo's heart was always tense.

She herself was also strained, so naturally she couldn't be very happy.

Now that the person has left, only she and her familiar maid remain in the room, allowing Concubine Guo to let out a long sigh of relief.

The maid Liang Er watched from the side, feeling both annoyed and amused.

However, she was fairly clever, wouldn't say much, and just quietly attended to her own work.

After eating, Prince Qi strolled back to the main courtyard, still wanting to find his little darling for a cuddle.

As a result, upon returning he only saw the Princess Consort, not Sui Sui.

This made Prince Qi raise an eyebrow and softly ask, 'Where is my darling?'

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